Micro Celery

Seasons/Availability

MicroGreen celery is available year-round.

Current Facts

Currently, California is the top producer of celery, which harvests this vegetable year-round. There are two different varieties of celery a green or Pascal stalk and a yellow or self-blanching stalk. The green Pascal stalk is the preferred variety in the United States.

Applications

MicroGreen celery is used to garnish any soup or stew that uses the french combination of mirepoix (carrots, celery, and onion). MicroGreen celery can also be used as a garnish for deviled eggs, salads or various pasta dishes. Make a milder version of pesto by substituting MicroGreen celery for basil.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

In ancient times, the Greeks considered celery to be a holy or sacred herb that was given to the winners of sporting events. On the contrary, the Romans valued celery for its culinary uses rather than symbolism or religion. In more recent history, celery was first domesticated by the Italians in the 17th century.

Geography/History

The celery plant is native to the Mediterranean region and was cultivated over three thousand years ago. Celery is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Umbelliferae family, which also includes carrots, parsley, fennel, dill and anise. It is botanically named Apium graveolens. Its wild ancestor was called "smallage," a bitter tasting marsh plant that was used primarily as a medicine. Celery was first recorded as a food plant in France in 1623.

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